Plaza de Armas de Trujillo
Plaza de Armas de Trujillo
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Kieran
Lima, Peru1,514 contributions
Nov 2024 • Friends
If you’re in Trujillo, the Plaza de Armasis just one of those things you need to visit.
The Plaza de Armas Trujillo is a fantastic spot to visit at sunset, on dusk or at night. It lights up beautifully!
The plaza comes alive after sunset with families and tourists out for a stroll. And you’ll find tons of popcorn (cancha) sellers and people selling and renting all manner of neon glowing toys.
I’d highly recommend having a drink at the Tearoom Santo Domingo on the plaza at sunset. Grab a seat in the balcony and watch the plaza light up, before wandering through the plaza to soak up the atmosphere.
The Plaza de Armas Trujillo is a fantastic spot to visit at sunset, on dusk or at night. It lights up beautifully!
The plaza comes alive after sunset with families and tourists out for a stroll. And you’ll find tons of popcorn (cancha) sellers and people selling and renting all manner of neon glowing toys.
I’d highly recommend having a drink at the Tearoom Santo Domingo on the plaza at sunset. Grab a seat in the balcony and watch the plaza light up, before wandering through the plaza to soak up the atmosphere.
Written November 18, 2024
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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands6,761 contributions
Mar 2020
Since 1534 when killer conquistador Pizarro founded the city, this square has been the main plaza of Trujillo. It is well laid out and well maintained. Some trees provide shade and there are benches to sit. Most remarkable I found the statue of a naked man, symbolizing freedom (see the torch he is holding). At his feet are other sculptures in social realist style representing the arts and labor.
Wished there would have been more shade, as during the day the place is bloody hot.
Wished there would have been more shade, as during the day the place is bloody hot.
Written March 10, 2020
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Quinten Jiskoot
Amsterdam, The Netherlands793 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
It is a wonderful, spacious square, where buildings such as the cathedral and Casa Urquiaga stand out. There are many colonial mansions, and in the center of the square a statue that draws much attention. We were lucky to stay at a hotel overlooking the square.
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Written October 19, 2024
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Jcardrivera
Fort Lauderdale, FL6 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
Beautiful central plaza. Very beautiful plaza day or night. A lot of security presence so I always felt safe and confortable.
Written March 26, 2019
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Craig P
Brisbane, Australia388 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
An enjoyable square to walk around for a few hours.
Scenic & colorful architecture & landscape.
Lovely cathedral with a gorgeous painted ceiling.
Fountain in the middle of the square.
Easy to waist a couple of hours in this area & well worth the effort to do so.
Scenic & colorful architecture & landscape.
Lovely cathedral with a gorgeous painted ceiling.
Fountain in the middle of the square.
Easy to waist a couple of hours in this area & well worth the effort to do so.
Written July 10, 2017
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acmehike
Austin, TX158 contributions
May 2016 • Friends
This is a beautiful plaza with a gleaming stone floor. We were lucky to meet the mayor of Trujillo there!
Written June 15, 2016
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LSO1973
London, UK1,240 contributions
May 2014 • Friends
Don't get me wrong. I love Trujillo. In fact it's my favourite town in Peru by some distance, but what I will never understand is why they have seen fit to base the entire town around what is basically a graveyard. The original plaza would have been sheer, cheerful chaos, as is the case in every other plaza in Mediterranean-touched towns worldwide. Times then changed. Peru's anxiety not to lose its second city and to preserve its colonial heritage was to ban restaurants and bars (alcohol, anyway) from the area around it, thus guaranteeing that it would never attract people in the evening and make a a focal point for the town. This therefore drives people to the bright and trashy rubbish on the big avenidas that run away from the plaza. I have confirmed this, incidentally, with the chief of police on the edge of the plaza. All the buildings, therefore, are governmental departments and somber commercial ventures that close early, and what would have been the Latin version of Las Ramblas if they had only got their finger out and done it properly is a dire and depressing place after dusk. The monumental statuary is all right if you like that sort of thing, and the building quality cannot be argued with, but as an entirety, I'm sorry, but it is a long way short of the mark.
Written May 6, 2014
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soulefultraveler
Sun City West, AZ1,878 contributions
Jan 2014 • Friends
There is a lot of traffic in town, but all of a sudden you are in this very large, open square with beautifully restored, colorful buildings surrounding it. Lots of activity on a recent Sunday. Second to Lima; don't miss it.
Written February 23, 2014
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Mary&Bobontheroad
Friendswood, TX1,300 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
Sunny Saturday off the cruise ship. Great place to people watch. Plenty of benches. Listen to the cacophony of car horns. McDonald’s has WiFi for a minimum purchase.
Written October 26, 2019
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Natandjaan
Miami, FL421 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
Nice place to sit and relax a bit. Go see the cathedral and neighboring buildings. Lots of activity here
Written August 3, 2019
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